Let's Find Kelly Gravitt

Kelly Gravitt, brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend is missing from Pahoa, HI (Big Island). He was last seen between May 12th 2023 at the Black Lava Vape Shop in Pahoa, HI wearing a paisley and rainbow backpack with grey shorts. He was in good communication with his family so when our dad, Geff Gravitt's birthday came and went (May 19th) with no call from Kelly, we started to be concerned.

Kelly Gravitt is a veteran and a purple heart recipient. He was severely injured while serving his country; physically, emotionally and spiritually. He has had ups and downs with mental and physical health since he returned from war. As part of his healing journey he moved to Hawai'i, to find himself, find peace, and community and he did. Kelly told me how much love and belonging he found in Pahoa and the communities there. Kelly is a beautiful soul with a huge heart and his family and friends miss him dearly and are searching for him the best we can.

We have filed a missing person's report. The police are searching for him and doing what they can, but they have limitations on the amount of time and energy they are able to commit to finding Kelly.

If you can help in any way financially or by speading the word, we are asking for support.

The next things we are being guided to do is hiring/paying expenses for the following people to find Kelly: search dogs, search and rescue crew, drone expert in locating missing persons, and a private detective. Some of these people are offering their services pro-bono, however they will need airfare (approx. $1000-$1500 per person), hotels (approx. $500-$1000 per person), rental car (approx. $500-800 per person), and food ($500 per person) paid for while they are doing their work in the area Kelly went missing from. In addition, we would like to offer a reward for information leading to his whereabouts. We are gathering our own funds as well and would like to open the option for people who may want to contribute to do so.

When someone you love vanishes it is one of the hardest and deepest heartaches you can imagine. Our family sends sincere gratitude and appreciation for any and all of the support we have and continue to receive.

Kelly, we WILL find you!

Maholo and Much Love,

Crystal Espiritu and Geff Gravitt